pcgamers.net.au Updated:
2017-05-12 05:30:04
|
I consider this to be the best option currently on the market for gaming with well-balanced Romer-G switches, customisable per-key RGB backlight and a minimal frame to save on desktop real-estate. Gaming on the G810 Orion Spectrum belongs on your Christma...
Previously we reviewed the G910 Orion Spark and awarded it an Editor's Choice award because it was, and still is, in our mind the perfect gaming keyboard. For many gamers we spoke to at LANs and around the traps, the G910 was awesome and something that th...
|
|
|
|
I learnt to type on a desktop. A desktop typewriter, that is. An enormous clunky thing with a key travel that must have been a good 25mm and required a very firm strike to make sure it flung the type head with sufficient force to leave a character on the...
Excellent feel, very solid, very useful and controllable backlighting, ability to save and share profiles...
Fairly tall so may take a little to get time to get used to...
Who'd have thought it: the Logitech G810 Orion keyboard, developed principally for gamers, works beautifully for those who want to type, and type lots. It has everything where it's needed. It isn't cluttered with a lot of non-standard keys that just get i...
|
|
|
|
Mechanical keyboard, such as Logitech's G810, are like the luxury cars of the typing world. Instead of using squishy rubber domes, mechanical keyboards make use of physical switches to determine with whether you've pressed a key. This results in a more ta...
Good feel, Highly customisable lighting, Reasonably quiet for a mechanical keyboard...
Bit pricey, No dedicated macro keys, No USB ports...
|
|
|
|
Logitech got it all wrong with the ugly and overpriced G310 keyboard, but has more than redeemed itself with this, the G810. At an RRP of almost $250, however, this is up there with the most expensive mechanical keyboards on sale in Australia, so it needs...
"t's a very nice keyboard, although the CM Storm Quickfire XTi is virtually identical in every respect. "...
|
|
|
|
We have reviewed the Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn, which was a great looking keyboard but not really any good otherwise. I did not hate on the Romer-G switches in the Logitech G310 Atlas Dawn, but rather the overall experience of using the keyboard left me w...
Low profile looks appeal to just about anyone, Huge grippy feet keep the G810 Orion Spectrum planted on any desk, Romer-G offer faster actuation and also shorter maximum travel distance, Sturdy build quality, Excellent dedicated media controls and volume...
Cable is non-detachable; no cable management features...
The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is a great RGB keyboard featuring the exclusive Romer-G switches which offer excellent performance and also superb RGB illumination...
|
|
|
|
The year 2016 seems to be the year of RGB lighting and Logitech is on this trend as well. Meet the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum, the company's latest mechanical keyboard. Inside the box is just the keyboard itself and a simple user's guide. Considering th...
Quiet switches, RGB backlit, Good for typing...
Price, Lack accessories...
It's a great keyboard but the asking price is steep for the average gamer. However, the Romer-G keys have longer lifespan, so that could somewhat justify the cost(previously published in issue April 2016)...
|
|
|
|
Logitech lost its grip on the gaming keyboard market in the years following the glory days of the G15, and the subsequent rise of the Cherrys. But it's been fighting back and the G810 is its best yet, which is good because the last one, the G310 was an ov...
Classy looks, Premium feel, Romer-G keys are nice...
A bit pricey, You may not like Romer-G keys...
Logitech's best keyboard in many years.
|
|
g3ar.co.za Updated:
2017-05-12 05:30:40
|
The G810, unlike most other mechanical keyboards on the market, does not use Cherry MX switches. Logitech likes to make their own tech rather than licensing others' hardware, both so they can stand out and, probably, save a little money in the long run. L...
New mechanical keys!, Topnotch backlighting, Simple...
No USB passthrough, Lack of G Keys, Simple...
|
|
|
|
The keyboard market is saturated right now, with all kinds of switches, physical layouts, and lighting options available to fit nearly any user's needs. The latest innovation have been in custom switches and ever more elaborate RGB lighting. Enter the Log...
|
|
|
|
We review the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum, outfitted with the company's own Romer-G switches instead of the industry standard Cherry, plus full RGB lighting.The exterior of the Logitech G810 Orion is identical to the G610 Brown and G610 Red, in fact, wit...
RomerG switches are quieter than Cherry, Beautiful lighting, Dedicated media buttons and volume roller...
Extra ping noise when typing, Keys caps show too much fingergrease shine, RomerG stems not Cherry compatible...
If you're in for conservative looks but want some of the best backlighting you'll find on a keyboard, consider the G810. You'll either love or hate its relatively soft, lightweight, shallow-travel Romer-G switches. £99.99 On Amazon MOREHow We...
|
|
|
|
Logitech is now back at it again with another keyboard that uses its own proprietary Romer-G key switches. This is the Logitech G G810, and Logitech made a few significant changes around all around.Let's start off with the elephant in the room (or review)...
The Logitech G G810 Orion Spectrum is an RGB mechanical keyboard with an excellent rigid yet sleek body. Although Logitech removed the funky angled keycap in favour of the ordinary slightly curved keycaps instead. These keycaps however caused the RGB backlight to be a little washed out...
|
|
|
|
Early this year Logitech introduced the first models in its new line-up of mechanical keyboards, the G410 and the G910. In the meantime they've added the G610 and G810, which are positioned in between the G410 and G910. It's remarkable that Logitech has...
Logitech's mechanical flagship, the G910 Orion Spark, featured a somewhat eccentric design. For those who prefer a clean design, the G810 is a great alternative. You will miss dedicated macro keys and the faceted keycaps, but in return you will get a mu...
|
|
|
|
There has been a bit of a shake-up in the mechanical keyboard market over the past couple of years. For quite a while, most gaming keyboards with mechanical switches defaulted to using Cherry MX keyswitches. Cherry switches are great, but recently a few c...
|
|
|
|
Mechanical-keyboard enthusiasts are intense about their love of loud, clicky keys — and most know exactly the kind of mechanical switch that they like (Cherry MX Blue for me). But Logitech believes this space has room to grow along with different kinds of...
A lot of people are going to have a bad first impression of the G810 because they aren't used to the Romer-G keys. But if you aren't immediately turned off, you should consider this keyboard because it does everything else Logitech provided GamesBeat w...
|
|
|
|
As far back as i can remember keyboards have always been my favorite PC peripheral followed closely by speakers and not mice as some of you would expect. Still since back in the 90's we practically had to count on Microsoft and in smaller part to IBM for...
Solid Build, Size (Compared To The G910), Full RGB Key Illumination (16.8m Colors), Available Effects, Individual Key Illumination, RomerG Mechanical Switches (70M Actuations/Reduced Actuation Force By 25%), 26Key Rollover, Arx Control Integration...
Price (For Some), No USB Ports, Does Not Support NKRO (NKey Rollover)...
If you've read our previous reviews of the G910 and G410 gaming keyboards then you know that although we believe that the Romer-G switches are very good for gaming the lack of tactile feedback and their softer feeling in general make them less suitable fo...
|
|
|
|
When it comes to gaming keyboards, it's all about figuring out what gives you that extra edge. For some that means wrist rests, USB ports, smartphone or tablet docks, or an array of macro keys. But what if you want to game without all the fuss? That's whe...
Customizable lighting and media controls, with programmable function keys, Comes with 300 preloaded game lighting profiles, Proprietary key switches and 26-key rollover enhance game performance, Software offers stat tracking...
Lack of dedicated macro keys and wrist rest may irk serious gamers, Switches sensitive for regular typing, Software tools can be confusing, Too pricey for casual gamers...
Logitech's G810 Orion Spectrum is a low-key, high-quality, customizable gaming keyboard that's better suited to occasional players than serious gamers...
|
|
|
|
Priced at $159.99, the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum Gaming Keyboard nestles very close to the top of the company's gaming keyboard range. It's beaten only by the G910 Orion Spark which is $20 more expensive.These days you can pick up a basic computer keyb...
Compact, stylish design suitable for grownup gamers and pro desktops, Solid, robust quality with innovative design touches, Downloadable game profiles provide enhanced illumination features...
Logitech Gaming Software could be improved, Limited library of game profiles available, Lacks wrist support...
Overall, the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum is a robust, high-quality peripheral that gamers are going to love. At $159.99, it's certainly an investment, but as soon as you pick up the keyboard, or spend any time using it, you'll feel the kind of quality an...
|
|
|
|
Logitech has worked on solidifying its G-series gaming peripheral series, recently releasing several mechanical keyboard models. One of its most recent additions is the G810 Orion Spectrum - an office friendly variant of the lumbering G910.The G810 is a f...
Excellent lighting across the board, Soft tactile ROMERG switches, Comprehensive software package;...
No wristrest included;...
Logitech has managed with the G910 to bring one of the most popular RGB backlit mechanical keyboards to the market, with an architecture and design built from scratch. The G810 uses the same technology but in a more classical design, and with fewer featur...
|
|
|
|
Compared to the midrange G410 Atlas Spectrum, the G810 has the same RGB lighting options, but it includes a number pad and dedicated media controls, including a slick volume wheel that we've seen before in similar form on Corsair keyboards, such as the K7...
Lighting effects can be synced with those of a compatible Logitech mouse, Excellent media controls, Superb lighting...
No dedicated macro keys, USB pass-through, or palm rest, Different switch-type options would be appreciated...
The G810 Orion Spectrum boasts fine media controls, slick lighting, and superb software. Only its lack of a few features we'd expect at its price point keep it from a top recommendation. Read More…...
|
|
|
|
For the past 10 years, with a few exceptions, I've called the Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 my keyboard of choice. I've bought probably nine or 10 of them over the years, hammering through one every couple years thanks to hours and hours of daily typing. One o...
|
|
|
|
The trouble with gaming keyboards is that they use some of the highest-quality parts in the business, but cram them into a product that would look absurd in anything but a teenager's gaming nook. The Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum ($160), on the other hand...
Elegant desig, Great performanc, Comfortable key, Gorgeous backlighting...
Some software odditie, Not the fastest for typing...
The Logitech Orion Spectrum is a beautiful keyboard with a lot of smart features to suit a wide variety of gamers. The Romer-G keys are a love-it-or-tolerate-it proposition, and I have a few quibbles about the software and typing experience. Otherwise, it...
|
|
|
|
The company behind some of the most impressive PC accessories has announced a new gaming keyboard. When you look at most gaming keyboards, they look very elaborate. They have so many buttons and extra parts that many get intimidated and start looking for...
At first, I was on the fence about the company's new gaming keyboard, it was smaller and missing the palm rest. I was afraid that the keyboard would be too delicate for me to travel with and also withstand the daily wear-and-tear I usually put my keyboard...
|
|
|
|
This new offering is cleaner, less faceted (both in key caps and design) but comes much closer to the feel and function than the tenkeyless G410 from last year. Let's take a look at how the G810 changes things up for Logitech G.Keyboard DesignThe G810 Ori...
The G810 Orion Spectrum will be available starting on February 8th with an MSRP set at $159. Amazon.com already has the keyboard listed on its site for presale and mentions a limited time pack-in of Tom Clancy's The Division (! ) through the end of March...
|
|
|
|
We review the Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum, outfitted with the company's own Romer-G switches instead of the industry standard Cherry, plus full RGB lighting. The exterior of the Logitech G810 Orion is identical to the G610 Brown and G610 Red, in fac...
RomerG switches are quieter than Cherry, Beautiful lighting, Dedicated media buttons and volume roller...
Extra ping noise when typing, Keys caps show too much fingergrease shine, RomerG stems not Cherry compatible...
If you're in for conservative looks but want some of the best backlighting you'll find on a keyboard, consider the G810. You'll either love or hate its relatively soft, lightweight, shallow-travel Romer-G switches. - MORE: Best Deals MORE: Ho...
|
|
|
|
The Logitech G810 is a sophisticated mechanical gaming keyboard that features a minimalistic, modern design with RGB color lighting. It comes with Logitech's exclusive Romer-G switches which offer 25 percent faster actuation than standard mechanical switc...
Attractive Design, Solid Performance, Media Buttons, RGB Lighting, Comfortable, Sturdy...
No USB Ports, Spacebar Feels Cheap, If you are in the market for a high quality gaming keyboard, the G810 is definitely the keyboard to get. You simply can't go wrong with the Logitech G810 because it offers everything you could want in a gaming keyboard...
I believe the Logitech G810 keyboard deserves our Editor's Choice award.Final Score9« Home Page »Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus...
|
|
